§ 59.1-491. Admissibility of evidence
(a) In any proceeding, evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form. (b) In determining the evidentiary weight to be given a particular electronic signature, the trier of fact shall consider whether the electronic signature is: (i) unique to the signer, (ii) capable of verification, (iii) […]
§ 59.1-484. Construction and application
This chapter shall be construed and applied to: (1) Facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law; (2) Be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and (3) Effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states […]
§ 59.1-485. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. (b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. (c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record […]
§ 59.1-486. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
(a) If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law requires a person to provide, send, or deliver information in writing to another person, the requirement is satisfied if the information is provided, sent, or delivered, as the case may be, in an electronic record capable of retention by the […]
§ 59.1-487. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
(a) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was […]
§ 59.1-480. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Agreement” means the bargain of the parties in fact, as found in their language or inferred from other circumstances and from rules, regulations, and procedures given the effect of agreements under laws otherwise applicable to a particular transaction. (2) “Automated transaction” means a transaction conducted or performed, in whole […]
§ 59.1-481. Scope
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. (b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: (1) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; and (2) Title 8.1A […]
§ 59.1-482. Prospective application
This chapter applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after the effective date of this chapter. 2000, c. 995.
§ 59.1-483. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
(a) This chapter does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored, or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form. (b) This chapter applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to […]
§ 59.1-479. Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.” 2000, c. 995.